Works closely and in partnership delivery with: New Art Exchange (NAE), DASH (Disability Arts in Shropshire), CVAN regional and London networks, Alleyne& (evaluation), host organisations, mentors and sector partners

Contract: Freelance contract, fixed term for 24 months (October 2026 – September 2028)

Commitment: Equivalent to approximately 2-3 days per week, with flexibility to shape working patterns around programme delivery and other freelance work. We recognise that workloads will vary across the life of the programme, with busier periods around recruitment, events and reporting.

Fee: £43,000 total contract fee, payable in monthly instalments over the duration of the contract.

Location: Hybrid, with home working and occasional travel across England for meetings, workshops and programme activity.

Application Deadline: Thursday 27th August, 12 noon email info@cvan.art 

Application Process: 1 page CV and two page letter or audio or video format addressing the job description

Enquiries: To discuss the role please email paula@cvan.art

About the Programme

Transform National (TN) is a two-year national programme designed to support the systemic change needed in visual arts leadership. Led by New Art Exchange (NAE), CVAN England and DASH, the programme supports emerging leaders from underrepresented groups to progress into Executive Director pathways whilst working with organisations to embed inclusive governance, organisational change and equitable leadership structures.

The Producer role sits across NAE’s Transform National, CVAN’s wider Fair + Equitable, and DASH’s Future Curators programme, helping to connect leadership development, organisational change, policy influence, and national advocacy.

The role will support programme delivery across England, working with participating organisations, CVAN’s nine regional networks and London, artists, mentors, evaluators, policy partners and funders.

Purpose of the Role

The Producer will coordinate and deliver the Transform National and Fair + Equitable programmes, ensuring strong project management, communications, organisational engagement, access provision and learning exchange.

The postholder will act as the operational lead across the partnership, supporting the delivery of leadership placements, network programmes, organisational development activities, evaluation processes, and national dissemination.

The role will help translate learning into practical tools, policy influence and future sector development.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management and Delivery

• Coordinate day-to-day delivery of Transform National and associated Fair + Equitable activity.
• Develop and maintain detailed workplans, timelines, milestones and reporting systems.
• Support delivery across all programme phases including:
  • organisational recruitment and readiness
  • governance and leadership workshops
  • Associate Executive Director placements
  • mentoring and peer learning
  • CVAN nine national programmes
  • dissemination and legacy activity
• Monitor budgets, schedules, contracts and partner contributions.
• Coordinate programme meetings and partnership governance structures.

Organisational Development and Leadership Support

• Support participating organisations through onboarding and readiness processes.
• Support DASH and NAE to coordinate workshops covering:
  • inclusive leadership
  • reviewing and strengthening governance
  • organisational culture change
  • accountability frameworks
  • access and equity practice
• Support development of:
  • Inclusive Leadership Plans
  • Theory of Change processes
  • organisational action plans
• Liaise with host organisations, Associate Executive Directors and mentors.

Fair + Equitable and Regional Coordination

• Support the development of CVAN’s Fair and Equitable regional and London network.
• Gather learning, case studies and evidence from regional delivery.
• Facilitate peer exchange between regions.
• Ensure local activity contributes to national programme outcomes.

Access, Inclusion and Participation

• Work with DASH to embed disability justice and access methodologies across delivery.
• Ensure programme activity remains accessible and responsive to participants’ needs.
• Support inclusive recruitment and outreach processes.

Evaluation, Research and Learning

• Work with Alleyne& and partners to support evaluation delivery.
• Coordinate:
  • baseline assessments
  • participant feedback
  • surveys
  • focus groups
  • reflective sessions
  • evidence gathering
• Support production of:
  • leadership blueprint
  • case studies
  • reports
  • learning resources
• Contribute evidence to Fair + Equitable research and policy development.

Communications, Advocacy and Sector Influence

• Lead programme communications planning and coordination.
• Work with external communications support and partners.
• Coordinate:
  • newsletters
  • social media activity
  • case studies
  • conference promotion
  • sector dissemination
• Support national advocacy activity and policy engagement.
• Create a national CRM of strategic stakeholders and national network for this work that is shared across with core partners.
• Assist with future fundraising and sustainability planning.

Events and National Convening

• Coordinate national meetings, workshops and peer-learning activity.
• Plan and deliver the hybrid conference.
• Manage logistics including:
  • venues
  • digital delivery
  • access provision
  • speakers
  • participant support
• Support development of alumni networks and ongoing communities of practice.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Experience producing or managing complex arts, cultural or social change programmes.
• Experience working across partnerships and multi-organisation projects.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.
• Experience working with equity, inclusion and organisational change programmes.
• Knowledge of the visual arts sector and leadership development.
• Experience managing budgets, reporting and programme administration.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops or conferences.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple workstreams.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with underrepresented communities and inclusive leadership programmes.
• Understanding of governance development and organisational transformation.
• Experience of evaluation, learning frameworks or research programmes.
• Knowledge of access practice and disability-led methodologies.
• Experience with ACE-funded programmes.
• Experience contributing to policy, advocacy or fundraising activity.
• Understanding of the visual arts ecology including galleries, studios, artist-led organisations and commissioning bodies.

Values and Ways of Working

We are seeking someone who:

• Is committed to equity and anti-oppressive practice
• Values collaboration and shared learning
• Works inclusively and accessibly
• Is organised, proactive and solutions-focused
• Can navigate complexity across multiple partners
• Believes in long-term structural change within the visual arts sector

Key Outputs

The Producer will help deliver:

• Four Associate Executive Director placements
• Regional and London Fair + Equitable commissions
• Produce a CVAN EDI strategy
• National learning events and workshops
• Hybrid conference and sector blueprint
• Leadership blueprint
• Evaluation framework and evidence base
• Communications and advocacy
• Alumni network
• Policy and advocacy outputs
• Future programme development and fundraising pipeline